Ron Bird Photography for Sotheby?s International Realty

An open floor plan built for entertaining There?s no shortage of top-notch real estate in California beach towns, and the latest gorgeous listing to cross our desk is this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath house in Carmel.

Located just one block from the iconic Carmel beach, the 3,000-square-foot home features an open floor plan with a luxury kitchen and exposed beam ceilings in the living room. The living room also boasts a large fireplace and huge windows that let in plenty of light. Outdoor entertaining is made easy with an oversized fire pit, custom built pizza oven, and picturesque English gardens. Other perks include a private master suite with balcony, a spacious master bath, and loads of charm. Love what you see" 2586 Santa Lucia Avenue is on the market now for $4,995,000.

The living room features an elegant fireplace and exposed beams.

The spacious kitchen features a large white marble island.

A large dining room table features a bench on one side and seating for ten.

A bedroom features exposed wooden beams and airy windows.

A spacious master bathroom.

The outdoor area features sofas, a fire pit, room to dine, and a pizza oven.

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